Sadiq Khan’s Ulez expansion ‘failed to lower pollution levels’, report claims City Hall maintains its own research proves the scheme is working ‘even better than expected’ Evening Standard · Sep 7, 2024
Four reasons the UK should bid for the 2040 Olympic and Paralympic Games As the sun sets on the 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games in Paris, and we wait another four years for the Los Angeles games to begin, a simple question hangs in the air: should the UK consider a bid for the Olympics and Paralympics? Australia will host in 2032 in… The Conversation · Sep 6, 2024
TfL faces renewed call for action to boost safety on dangerous section of A10 TfL has been urged to install more speed cameras along the road following the death of 28-year-old Laura Sone-Demetrious in January this year Evening Standard · Sep 5, 2024
TfL issues 'sincere apology' to family of woman killed in bus crash outside Victoria station Melissa Burr, 32, died when a bus driver lost control of an electric bus in 2021 Evening Standard · Sep 5, 2024
Sadiq Khan warns 'tragedy like Grenfell' could still 'happen again' following inquiry's report The mayor has urged the Government to ensure none of the companies criticised in the inquiry’s report are given future public contracts Evening Standard · Sep 4, 2024
The Grenfell fire inquiry has ended with a damning report. So now what? Now that an independent inquiry has completed its investigation into Britain’s deadliest residential fire since World War II, survivors and bereaved relatives are demanding that criminal charges be brought against those responsible for the blaze that killed 72 people in 2017 The Independent UK · Sep 4, 2024
RBKC apologises as it admits 'failure to protect' Grenfell residents and treat them with ‘humanity and care’ Elizabeth Campbell admits the Tory-run borough failed residents before and after the disaster Evening Standard · Sep 4, 2024
Sadiq Khan apologises to family of woman killed by bus at Victoria station Catherine Finnegan died on January 29, prompting demands for a TfL safety review Evening Standard · Sep 3, 2024
Silvertown and Blackwall tunnel tolls won't be scrapped as Sadiq Khan tells motorists: 'You need to pay' Under draft plans published in July, motorists will be charged £4 to use either tunnel at peak times, and £1.50 off peak and at weekends Evening Standard · Sep 3, 2024
Tributes paid to Nicky Gavron, London clean air visionary and Ken Livingstone's deputy mayor Memorial service expected to honour Labour’s City Hall stalwart and climate change ‘pioneer’ Evening Standard · Sep 2, 2024
Bus linking two of London's biggest Jewish communities launches in bid to improve safety The 310 bus will link Golders Green and Stamford Hill after Jewish organisations campaigned for at least 15 years Evening Standard · Sep 2, 2024
Bid to keep Crossrail 2 alive as talks continue over 'safeguarding' project's future The long-awaited scheme could unlock hundreds of thousands of new homes and jobs across London and the South East Evening Standard · Sep 1, 2024
Ulez: Small businesses call on mayor for more support as London marks one year of expanded clean air zone Almost £115million has been given to small businesses through the Ulez scrappage scheme - but firms say more help is needed Evening Standard · Aug 28, 2024
Man admits posting Facebook messages encouraging people to damage Ulez cameras Over 1,500 ULEZ cameras have been criminally damaged or vandalised since March 2023 The Independent UK · Aug 27, 2024
The Guardian - UK · Aug 26, 2024 Superloops, Bees and bottlenecks: onboard England’s new bus routes Devolved transport powers for mayors represent exciting prospect, but traffic and costs are still a major hurdle
Evening Standard · Aug 23, 2024 'Unconvinced' families of Wimbledon school crash victims tell Sadiq Khan to speed up investigations Nuria Sajjad and Selena Lau died after a Land Rover crashed into an end-of-term party
The Guardian - UK · Aug 23, 2024 Cowrie shell sculpture chosen as slavery memorial for London The Wake by Khaleb Brooks intended to aid reflection on victims of slavery while acknowledging its ongoing impact
Evening Standard · Aug 23, 2024 Design chosen for London's memorial to victims of transatlantic slavery Mayor Sadiq Khan says the memorial will ‘help to remind and educate Londoners of the capital’s role in this terrible treatment of human beings’
The Guardian - UK · Aug 22, 2024 Sadiq Khan to ask Met to consider quicker investigations of child crash deaths Exclusive: Pledge comes after mayor met parents of Selena Lau and Nuria Sajjad, who were killed in Wimbledon crash
Evening Standard · Aug 22, 2024 Are the Royal Docks set to be the new King's Cross? Earlier this year, Sadiq Khan launched a bid to transform the Royal Albert Dock with thousands of new jobs and homes, mimicking the successful regeneration of Granary Square. Ross Lydall reports
Evening Standard · Aug 22, 2024 Taylor Swift's Wembley gigs see surge in Tube journeys as mayor hails 'spectacular summer' of music Sadiq Khan said the hundreds of thousands who saw Swift at Wembley this summer proved ‘London is truly the music capital of the world’
Evening Standard · Aug 20, 2024 Sadiq Khan 'concerned' over London City Airport passenger cap increase The airport has been granted permission to transport millions more people per year - though total flight numbers remain capped at the same level
The Independent UK · Aug 20, 2024 London mayor Sadiq Khan hints at Brexit disconnect with Keir Starmer Mayor of London suggests UK could rejoin the EU in ‘medium to long term’
Evening Standard · Aug 20, 2024 Sadiq Khan: Second Trump presidency could increase abuse towards me and my family London mayor recalled ‘massive increase’ in hate crime the last time Donald Trump was in office
The Guardian - UK · Aug 16, 2024 Hundreds of Ulez non-compliant vehicles sent from London to Ukraine Transport for London confirms 330 vehicles approved for donation to help country’s war effort